Katie N. Hunt

Dr. Katie N. Hunt is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, with specialized expertise in breast imaging. She serves as a radiologist at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic Children's, focusing particularly on molecular breast imaging for women with dense breast tissue.

Dr. Hunt's research interests center on molecular breast imaging technology, breast cancer screening protocols, and optimizing diagnostic radiology workflows. Her work has established molecular breast imaging as a valuable alternative for patients with dense breast tissue where traditional mammography may be less effective. She has published extensively on the technical aspects, clinical applications, and patient experience of molecular breast imaging.

Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing breast imaging techniques, with numerous high-impact studies published in leading radiology journals. The research shows a progression from technical development of molecular breast imaging to clinical implementation studies and now to large comparative effectiveness trials like the Density MATTERS study.

• 2024 Outstanding reviewer for Journal of Breast Imaging
• 2019 Mayo Clinic Team Science Award
• 2019 Resident Teacher of the Year - Breast Imaging and Intervention Division
• Multiple Certificate of Merit Awards from Radiological Society of North America

Dr. Hunt has held significant educational leadership roles including Chair of the Resident Selection Committee and Resident Education Committee. She previously served as Co-Program Director for the Radiology Residency Program and was elected as a Fellow in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Academy of Educational Excellence. Her work on leveling workloads in diagnostic mammography using Lean principles demonstrates her commitment to improving radiology practice efficiency.